Before and After School Program Manager in Training 2025 - 2026 School Year

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Description

Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated Program Manager in Training at our various locations and districts. We are seeking an individual who has a passion for working with today’s youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values : to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.

Company Information

Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.

Position Summary :

Acting as a manager-in-residence, develop knowledge, skills and abilities needed to work in a management capacity, by shadowing and supporting the Program Manager in all program capacities.

Responsibilities Include :

Program Development

• Assist the Program Manager with organization and structure of the site
• Implement age-appropriate daily activities with youth; model appropriate activities to staff
• Provide support and assistance to enrichment curriculum related tasks
• Assist Program Manager with OCFS compliance requirements
• Build knowledge of Just for Kids quality programming expectations

Staff Management

Recordkeeping

Ongoing Training and OCFS requirements

Any other duties specified by the Program Manager and Just for Kids School Age Program administration

Schedule

Before and After school programs follow the District / School calendar, Monday through Friday, 7 : 00am - 8 : 45am & 1 : 45pm - 6 : 00pm, plus 1 hour of planning each week school is in session. Both Before and Afterschool and Afternoon only positions are available.

Benefits

Recognition

Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.

Requirements :

Experience and Education : 2 years of experience working in childcare and 1-year supervisory experience preferred. 18 credits of education related course. Bachelor's degree; major in Childhood Education is preferred. Preferred current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Requirements :

Physical Requirements : This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.